Apr 14, 2011 – MERCAPTOPURINE, 6-MP (mer kap toe PYOOR een) is a chemotherapy drug. . Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. . There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to .

Jul 22, 2009 – And he is going to have to go through all the side effects of that. . I remember when Sami was on the 6mp her hair along her forehead fell out .

21 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Sep 17New Mom with 6mp concerns Parents of Kids w/IBD. . I worry about the side effects that can happen to people on this med. . The ED therapy has no side effects and studies have shown very positive results with children. .

26 posts - 24 authors - Last post: Aug 196mp side effects . I have been taking pentasa for the past nine months been on entocort twice in the last nine months. Doctor ordered .

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1 day ago – Side effects of corticosteroids depend on the dose and duration of use. . Children on corticosteroids can experience stunted growth. The most .

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8 posts - 4 authors - Last post: May 22, 2009If 6-MP has side effects similar to 6-TG, it is quite easily tolerated. . I'm not sure about using it on children. ..what does your doctor say about it? .

For these patients with side effects, their mean dose of 6-MP/AZA was identical to . at teh IBD Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was undertaken. .

Alison's comments: I have been on 6 MP for almost 3 years. . SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects of Asacol are headaches, nausea, stomachache, . . menses, growth retardation in children, convulsions, and psychic disturbances . .

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Hi Roy, Maybe I'm one of the 5% who's experienced side-effects with 6mp so here's what it was like. . I hate the side effects but I can't deny that it's pulled me out of the hospital in a matter of days . .. However, I am 28 and have no children. .

Mercaptopurine is also called 6-mercaptopurine or 6-MP, and is available under the . The usual dose is 2.5 mg per kg (2.2 pounds) per day in adults and children (50 . can increase blood levels of 6-MP and increase the risk of its side effects. .

If you think one of your drugs is causing a side-effect, consult your doctor. . . However, children with active IBD will not grow normally until the disease is brought . Azathioprine and 6-mp are the most commonly used immunosuppressive .

Mercaptopurine (also called 6-mercaptopurine, 6-MP or its brand name . Unlikely but serious side-effects include: black or tarry stools (melena), bloody stools, .

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What are the names of & side effects of the drugs used in Crohns Disease? . Therefore, brothers, sisters, children, and parents of people with IBD are more . . There is no evidence at present that long term use of azathioprine or 6-MP, in the .

Oct 19, 2010 – We too were on Pred. and 6-MP. Had success w/Pred. but like your daughter, we too had all the nasty side effects. We were on 6-MP for 5mo. .

What are the possible side effects of infliximab (Remicade)? . . The recommended dose of REMICADE (infliximab) for children with moderately to . .. In Study Peds Crohn's, in which all patients received stable doses of 6-MP, AZA, or MTX, 3% .

I had two children while on 6-MP – I've been on it for years for Crohn's – 50 mg./ day – with no evident side effects. Of course you should study the medical .

Apr 12, 2010 – Although, I was currently tapering off steroids, we would .

I have been on 6-mp for almost 2 years with very few side effects. . . found pepsin in the > middle ear of children with earache (otitis) and the tentative conclusion .

Oct 5, 2010 – Purinethol (Mercaptopurine) - Drug Info, Side Effects, Research, Clinical Trials. . methotrexate with vincristine and dexamethasone pulse for children with . assigned to receive either continuous 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) and .

Sep 2, 2010 – 6-Mercaptopurine, or 6-MP, is a purine analogue antimetabolite drug that . Series - Food Courting; Healthy Home Blogs · Diet & Nutrition for Children . As a side effect, the medication also decreases the number of red blood .

Jul 1, 2002 – Mercaptopurine is also called 6-mercaptopurine or 6-MP, and is . and children ( 50 mg daily in an average 5-year old child or 100–200 mg daily in adults). . This is a very potent medicine that can cause serious side effects. .

Oct 19, 2010 – If you have ulcerative colitis and are taking the medication 6MP, what's . I did not want more side effects, and like you, I want to have children .

15 posts - 9 authors - Last post: May 3, 2010Google something to the effect of "children taking 6MP at night versus day . . that I have a question/concern about the meds/dosing/side effects. .

Mar 18, 2011 – The use of these drugs in children is similar to their use in adult patients; side effects in children are consistent with those found in adults. 6-MP .

The indications, contraindications, and adverse side effects of the immunomodulators—such as 6-MP and azathioprine—are not significantly different in children .

When isolated from aqueous solution, 6-MP forms yellow prisms of a . Common side effects listed on the sheet we received from the hospital are: . for Oral Methotrexate and 6-Mercaptopurine on Relapse Risk for Children with Acute .

6 MP® is used to treat cancer of the white blood cells. . What side effects could I experience? . Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. .

6-mercaptopurine (6-MP, PurinetholŽ) and Azathioprine (ImuranŽ) . Other side effects 6-mercaptopurine and azathioprine can include nausea, vomiting, fever, .

I will be starting prednisone at 10mg with 6mp at 50mg as well for auto immune hepatitis. I am worried about all the side effects. I am already a little overweight .

Results 1 - 9 – Keep all medications away from children. . . Some of the common side effects of azathioprine and 6MP are nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. .

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5 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jan 5, 2009I was on 6mp for awhile and never had any side effects from it, other than some hairloss. Hopefully someone with more info will be along soon. .

For example, if the same dosage of a medication is given to 100 children, even though . For acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the doses of 6MP and 6TG are often . Therefore, the side effects from thiopurines are affected by the patient's .

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View drug information including usage, mechanism of action, side effects, contraindications for Mercaptopurine (6-mercaptopurine or 6-MP) (Purinethol®, Puri-Nethol®) . nausea, abnormal liver function. Side effects are rare in children. (2) (3) .

6-MP. Mercaptopurine. (mer-kap-toe-PYOOR-een). Trade names: Purinethol® . Important things to remember about the side effects of mercaptopurine: .

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Expert articles, personal stories, blogs, Q&A, news, local resources, pictures, video and a supportive community. 6 Mp Side Effects - Health Knowledge Made .

Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Mercaptopurine Oral. . I have had major improvements and am hopeful to get off the 6mp soon and try to have another baby. . . ADHD in Children Slideshow. ADHD in .

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9 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Mar 21, 2007I have heard of side effects taking a little while to manifest even for the remi . But I' m not on that so can't really help you . I'm sure someone else .

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